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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 528.96 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 528.96 and 251.84 is: 347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 528.96 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/528.96 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 528.96 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 133,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,213.29/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.92

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